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02 November 2026
Reminder – changes to hepatitis B prescribing requirements in Victoria
As of 1 September 2026, medical practitioners and authorised nurse practitioners no longer need specialist hepatitis B s100 prescriber accreditation to prescribe PBS-subsidised hepatitis B…
General practice
02 November 2026
Prepare your patients for thunderstorm asthma season
Thunderstorm asthma season is here, making now an important time for general practices to identify patients who may be at risk and support them to…
General practice
30 October 2026
Supporting men’s health this Movember
This Movember, primary care professionals have an opportunity to explore practical training, learning opportunities and resources to support men’s health in primary care. Learn more…
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11 May 2026
Supporting National Palliative Care Week – May 2026
Palliative care supports people of any age who are living with a life-limiting illness, including children and young people. It focuses on comfort, quality of…
Aged and palliative care
04 May 2026
Palliative and end‑of‑life care: education for general practice
General practice plays a central role in supporting patients and families through palliative and end‑of‑life care. A range of free, CPD‑accredited education opportunities are currently…
Aged and palliative care
04 May 2026
April 2026 Australian Immunisation Register updates – National due and overdue rules for immunisations
Summary The AIR due and overdue rules for Pneumococcal have been updated to align with the National Immunisation Program (NIP) schedule for First Nations children.…
General practice
04 May 2026
SupportConnect website retiring – updated referral pathways for practices
The SupportConnect website is being retired and will no longer be maintained. This change is designed to support better care by directing patients to current,…
General practice
04 May 2026
Support heart health this Heart Week
This Heart Week (4–10 May), start a conversation with your patients about heart health and the positive steps they can take to reduce their heart…
General practice
01 May 2026
Updated Australian Asthma Guidelines – new resources to support implementation
The National Asthma Council (NAC) updated the Australian Asthma Handbook in September 2025, with important changes to asthma management for adults and adolescents (aged 12…
Events
29 April 2026
EMPHN offering scholarships for Palliative Care Victoria Summit
**Update: EOIs are now closed. Thank you to everyone who applied. Successful applicants will be notified. Do you work in the disability sector, the First…
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
24 April 2026
Festival of Nursing 2026 – Elevating Nurses, Transforming Care
When: Thursday, 30 July to Saturday, 1 August 2026 Where: Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, Melbourne The Festival of Nursing is an annual conference run by…
Events
21 April 2026
National Immunisation Program update – Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine Arexvy® free for older Australians
From 15 May 2026, the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine Arexvy® will be funded under the National Immunisation Program (NIP) for eligible older adults at increased risk of severe…
General practice